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Origis Energy · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager PreConstruction & Planning

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. The Senior Manager of Pre-Construction will be responsible for overseeing EPC budgets and schedules, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with various teams to ensure successful project execution.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Accountable for EPC budgets and schedules from early-stage Development through EPC contract execution
Develop EPC cost estimates and schedules to support Business Development and Finance
Coordinate with Supply Chain team on to evaluate current best-in-class offerings from major equipment suppliers
Work closely with Project Development to understand real estate, legal, environmental, permitting, constructability, and interconnection issues
Coordinate with Engineering on solar and energy storage plant designs to optimize energy production vs project site constructability cost considerations
Provide direction to external engineers to support early-stage studies, design, and permitting
Maintain overall EPC pipeline schedule in coordination with development status
Identify key resource needs, risks, and mitigation strategies during preconstruction phase
Communicates critical development, design, permitting, supply chain, preconstruction, and contract milestones with all internal and external stakeholders
Identifies and communicates potential high-risk items to the Management team and develops action plans to address them
Communicates overall EPC strategy/approach in close coordination with Contracts team to facilitate the EPC RFP process and selection
Drives the EPC negotiations to timely execution while aligning with cost, schedule, and commercial targets of the project
Leads kickoff meetings to transition projects to the Project Management and Construction teams
Supports project financing process
Coordinates with Project Controls to evaluate active construction project costs and risks to incorporate into current and future project estimates and forecasts

Qualification

EPC project managementCost forecastingProject planningUtility scale solarBESS project experienceSchedulingEstimatingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field preferred
5+ years experience (Manager), OR, 8+ years experience (Senior Manager) in project planning, scheduling, forecasting and estimation, and pre construction development
Utility scale solar and BESS project experience required
Development experience highly preferred
Travel as needed to support Pre-Construction site visits and meetings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment
Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings to achieve desired outcomes
Proven business acumen skills
Team player; ability to work with multidisciplinary team
Ability to work with all levels of management
Manage multiple direct reports and support employee development
Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Willingness to step in and take on additional tasks in order to support the larger team
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Benefits

Employer paid health insurance
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Other great benefits

Company

Origis Energy

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Origis Energy develops and operates solar power plants to provide renewable energy and decarbonization solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$4.55B
Key Investors
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupNatixis Corporate & Investment BankingMUFG Union Bank
2025-12-10Debt Financing· $290M
2025-12-02Undisclosed· $265M
2025-06-10Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Vikas Anand
Chief Executive Officer
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Guy Vanderhaegen
Executive Chairman & Founder, Origis Energy
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